Imagine needing to make an urgent medical decision for your child. Or picture wanting to enroll them in a specific school. Your ability to participate in these crucial aspects of your child's life depends, in part, on the type of custody you hold. What is the...
There are many decisions that you and your spouse have to make for your children. While you are married, you share this responsibility and work together to make these key decisions jointly. You are the only adults who have the legal right to do this for your child....
You want to take your kids on a fun road trip this summer. They don’t have school, so you’re taking some time off of work. You think it will be a good bonding experience for all of you, and you’re excited to see other parts of the country. But the catch is that this...
It may still be the depths of winter. However, for co-parents, it’s time to start planning for summer break. The long vacation period offers a chance for co-parents to spend quality time with children. It also requires careful planning to ensure a smooth, enjoyable...
During a divorce, parenting time typically gets divided between both parents. There are some cases in which one parent will get sole physical custody rights and the other parent will not have any time with their child. But this is generally rare and only done when...
If you’re divorcing a spouse with an alcohol and/or drug problem, you already know that parenting with someone with a substance abuse issue can be extremely challenging – especially if they don’t accept that they have a problem or haven’t taken steps to address it. If...
In some cases of divorce, or when the parents never married, addiction can be one of the factors in the relationship’s disintegration. But no matter what substance is involved, when there are children from the union, a parent’s drug and alcohol addiction can affect...
When you emerged from divorce with child custody and parenting time (visitation) orders, you probably felt relieved that you would not lose contact with your child. Now, they won’t even talk to you, much less agree to come to your home for visitation time. While this...
Child custody exchange days are crucial. Fighting during an exchange can affect your visit, and it may be uncomfortable for the kids. Thus, to benefit from co-parenting, you should be as amiable as possible these days. Here is how you can make them smooth: Maintain a...
If you are going through a divorce and cannot agree on a custody arrangement, the court will have to step in and decide the way forward. A judge will issue custody orders defining each parent's roles and responsibilities in caring for the child. But, what standards...